Jon Roggie : Writing

Just a hack

Just a hack

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I admit it. Why shouldn't I?Now, I don't mind if you abstain from a quick agreement.It comes down to a certain mentality.I can never become complacent..
What I was told

What I was told

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Really? How could I count on that?Who knows what I would believe?Constantly hearing new information, while trying to relearn the current situation.Now..
Do you mind?

Do you mind?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I just need to step back for a moment. Recognizing a feeling.Consider it taking a breath.You look perplexed, maybe even offended.It is not a case of b..
Rounding up the usual suspects

Rounding up the usual suspects

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I love that movie, both of them.Some will catch the reference, and others the title.When ever I stop by, it looks like a line up.Bunch of shady charac..
Trying to be serious

Trying to be serious

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Humor is a default, why should I cry? where was ijokes are always at someone's expense Still we laugh.
Only a touch

Only a touch

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Frozen in the moment exchange of glances fingers touch desperate in the contact and we fall
Talking to myself

Talking to myself

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sorry. More and more, I am a recluse.Sure, I manage to hold a conversation, but it is taking a bit more of an effort.I hear what the rest of you are..
How do I

How do I

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Simple connection? No such thing.Requires a bit from both sides.Sure, we can tell our stories, embellished with a few lies, but when do our tales..
Just making a choice

Just making a choice

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I know, being a child.Why not?If being a cynical b*****d is required, why should I want to be an adult?I can be an innocent.Yes, I will pay the price...
Another relic

Another relic

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Blow off the dust, never know what is hiding beneathAnother bit of bric and brac waiting to be remembered.Browse about a little awhile, and maybe find..